Animation World Magazine, January 3, 2002
This book gives us an over-the-shoulder peek, with some spectacular artwork that deserves to be seen, admired, and kept.


Book Description
With the sophisticated graphics of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2 to their credit, Pixar has become the studio to watch for brilliant animation. Their next movie, Monsters, Inc., (releasing on November 2nd) stars John Goodman and Billy Crystal as two working-class monsters whose job it is to scare children. Graphically innovative and wildly imaginative, this book takes a sneak peek behind the scenes at the early developmental stages of this sure-to-be box office hit. Representing the pinnacle of concept art today, The Art of Monsters, Inc. is the only forthcoming title for the adult fan, and it will capture the attention of artists, film-goers, and special effects enthusiasts everywhere.


About the Author
John Lasseter serves as head of all of Pixar Animation Studios' creative projects. He directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2. Pete Docter has been with Pixar Animation Studios since 1990. He is the director of Monsters, Inc.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

With the sophisticated graphics of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2 to their credit, Pixar has become the studio to watch for brilliant animation. Their next movie, Monsters, Inc., (releasing on November 2nd) stars John Goodman and Billy Crystal as two working-class monsters whose job it is to scare children. Graphically innovative and wildly imaginative, this book takes a sneak peek behind the scenes at the early developmental stages of this sure-to-be box office hit. Representing the pinnacle of concept art today, The Art of Monsters, Inc. is the only forthcoming title for the adult fan, and it will capture the attention of artists, film-goers, and special effects enthusiasts everywhere.

Author Biography: John Lasseter serves as head of all of Pixar Animation Studios' creative projects. He directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2.

Pete Docter has been with Pixar Animation Studios since 1990. He is the director of Monsters, Inc.